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July
2020
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09:30
Europe/Amsterdam

Transavia Dichtbij - inspiration platform for traveling close to home

Summary

Due to the impact of COVID-19, many people cannot or do not want to go on a flying holiday this year. But the need to get together, relax, have fun and break with the everyday is probably greater than ever. A group of Dutch people now prefer to take fewer risks, have a smaller budget or look closer to home.

Transavia is introducing 'Transavia Close' for these people:

  • This target group gets inspiration for holidays nearby that they can experience with their friends and family.
  • In addition, Transavia Dichtbij takes care of them by helping with the preparations; with practical tips and products to make traveling easier.
  • Passengers can find their entire trip here, such as transport, accommodation, outings at the holiday destination and even a holiday diary module with partners such as Booking, Getyourguide and Flixbus. This time a little closer to home than we are used to.

The Transavia Close platform
Transavia Dichtbij is a platform on which Transavia and its partners offer inspiration for holidays close to home. And by close to home we mean destinations within a maximum distance of 750 km from the Netherlands. Inspiration is provided with information about surprising destinations in nature, by the sea or about nearby world cities. But many partners have also been involved who organize original activities or who help visitors plan their holidays. Consider booking hotels, a local guide, renting a camper, a city walk via a web app, a sailing trip or booking tickets for the most beautiful attractions, bus and train trips.

Together with partners
Nico Gielen, investment lead at Transavia Ventures: "We see that many organizations have been affected by this crisis, but also that they are decisive and flexible and are trying to adapt to the new situation as best as possible. Transavia Dichtbij brings our travel partners together and offers them a platform for inspiring and offering great holidays closer to home. Whether it concerns major players such as Booking.com, Flixbus and GetyourGuide or travel startups such as SecretCityTrails, GoHere, HihiGuide and TravelDiaries, Transavia Dichtbij brings the parties together. together in one platform. And thus helps its travelers plan a holiday close to home."

Why Close
Transavia Dichtbij focuses on destinations that can be reached by alternative transport. For reasons of sustainability, a distance of 750 km is seen as the limit within which you can go on holiday without flying. To reduce the pressure of air traffic on the environment, alternative means of transport for shorter distances will have to be seriously considered. Transavia takes its responsibility and now also provides inspiration for holidays closer to home that do not require flying. This means that TransaviaDichtbij.com is a lasting initiative. After all, there are also excellent opportunities for a surprising holiday within 750 km.

Fitting with Transavia's identity
Nico Gielen: "This platform ensures that Transavia continues to connect and meet the needs of our customers in these times when we fly less."

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This press release was translated using automated tools. Please refer to the original Dutch version for the most accurate information.